Gambling Behavioral Addiction Expert Michael D. Osborne Explains the Mindset Behind the Craigslist Killer
Michael D. Osborne, Executive Director of Harbour Pointe, a treatment center for compulsive gamblers, says that he would not be surprised if the start of Philip Markoff's destructive pattern stemmed from his gambling addiction. "A compulsive gambler has the inability to think ahead of the potential consequences," Osborne says.

Why Online Gamblers Should Join an Online Gambling Blog Site
All online gamblers should join an online gambling blog site, because this is the place where you go when you want to discuss your online gambling experiences, whether they were good or bad Here you will meet online gamblers like yourself anxious to talk about their online gambling experiences and share ideas with their fellow online gamblers

SAGA College Program Offered as a Result of Gambling Study Findings
A Recent study, "Gambling and Problem Gambling Prevalence Among College Students in Florida", found: • 66% of students gambled in the past year • 1 in 5 students is at risk of, or has already developed a gambling problem • 5.2% were classified as problem/pathological gamblers • 32% of male students report one or more problems related to their gambling

Problem Gambling Takes the Spotlight in Florida
While most people enjoy gambling as a recreational activity, there are over 1 million Floridians who have sustained significant financial, social, and emotional devastation at the hands of problem gambling. In support of the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG), Governor Charlie Christ has proclaimed March 1 - 7 Problem Gambling Awareness Week in Florida.

Problem Gambling Awareness Week: Shining the Light on Problem Gambling's Impact on Crime
Governor Charlie Crist has proclaimed the week of March 1st through 7th as Problem Gambling Awareness Week in the State of Florida, to coincide with the nationally declared awareness week. The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG) is joining forces with the Governor, numerous mayors and organizations across the state, to raise public awareness about the effects of pathological (commonly referred to as compulsive) gambling, and spread the message of hope that gambling addiction is treatable for those who seek help. The theme for this year's PGAW is Shining the Light on Problem Gambling with a focus on the impact compulsive gambling has on crime.

The first Intervention About Women Compulsive Gamblers Airs on A&E February 23, 2009 at 9 PM: Williamsville Wellness will be Featured
The show will be about an intervention and the growing problem of female compulsive gambling. Ten years ago only 3% of compulsive gamblers were women, today that figure is 46% or higher. Williamsville Wellness (located in Hanover, VA) specializes in treating compulsive gambling, is licensed to treat compulsive gambling (one of the only such licensed treatment centers in the US), encourages women gamblers with scholarships and a safe serene setting, and offers an individual approach to treating gambling addiction.

The Best Online Gambling Communities Are Helpful
The best online gambling communities are helpful to enhance online interaction among the professional gamblers In modern age of internet, the scope of online gambling has been growing with great perspectives, as the professional as well as amateur gamblers are inclined to play gambling games via online sources

How You Can Win at the Slots
One of the most exciting things in life is gambling in a casino The gambler can find a large selection of games that vary from casino to casino

The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling Receives the Distinguished Program Award at the 2008 National Council on Problem Gambling Conference
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. (FCCG) has received the Distinguished Program Award for its program, Dealing with Addiction. The award recognizes the FCCG for their exceptional effort to establish advocacy for problem gamblers in the state of Florida. Pat Fowler accepted the award on behalf of the Council.

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